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That's App is Now Back Online

After a short period, the app is back up and running and available for download on the iOS App Store.

by That's, 09 October 2020

Nearly All Beijing Schools Set to Reopen by Next Month

Beijing universities and kindergartens are set to reopen in June, while more elementary and middle school students continue returning to the classroom.

by That's Beijing, 15 May 2020

No More Beijing Bikini? ‘Uncivilized’ Behavior Ban Starts June 1

The iconic ‘Beijing Bikini’ may soon be a thing of the past, according to new city regulations cracking down on ‘uncivilized behavior.’

by Bridget O'Donnell, 27 April 2020

Beijing’s Brand-New Starfish-Shaped Airport is Now Open

The design by Zaha Hadid was described as resembling a phoenix, an auspicious bird in Chinese legends, but has since been nicknamed ‘starfish.’

by Herlina Liu, 27 September 2019

Ruh-Roh! Beijing Bans Dog Walking in Public Parks

You can blame lazy dog owners for this one.

by Katherine Chen, 02 August 2019

Chinese Cities Named World's Noisiest. Here's How City Dwellers Respond

Chinese cities aren’t just ‘buzzing’ – they're some of the loudest in the world.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 06 June 2019

Beijing Goes into ‘Silent Mode’ as Students Prepare For the Gaokao

Prepare to see the city change for the next two days.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza, 06 June 2019

Jing-Jin-Ji's Strides to Curb Steel Industry Emissions Go Beyond Production Cuts

The struggle to clean up the air in what is expected to become the world's largest megacity is still underway, and the task is more complex than ever before.

by Edoardo Donati Fogliazza and Grigor Grigorian, 05 June 2019